Six easy ways to be spontaneous again (and why it s so good for us)
Sometimes letting go of your routine is just what you need when looking for pockets of happiness
Lack of spontaneity affects the other positive aspects of our lives
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The pandemic has robbed of us of many things, not least the freedom to express joy unreservedly. Spontaneity, and its near cousin playfulness, have been sorely missed.
When we behave spontaneously, we act without premeditation, purely for the fun of it – and we can only do that when we feel safe. This is the opposite of how we have to behave now – cautiously, carefully, constantly checking for danger. I don’t have to tell you how tiring it is to always to be on guard, fearful of your surroundings.